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Kenaniah Dodson
Data-driven professional with hands-on experience in statistical analysis, program evaluation, and performance optimization. Proficient in R, Excel, and data visualization tools to uncover trends and support strategic decisions. Background in business law and public policy, with a strong foundation in research design, stakeholder communication, and applied data analytics. Seeking to contribute to evidence-based decision-making in a data analyst role.
Education
Master of Science in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics
Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State University
2025 - 2024
- Coursework in policy analysis, research methods, data-driven decision-making, and program evaluation
- Conducted projects analyzing government-disclosed census data to identify connections between household income and public sector factors
- Designed public health initiatives to improve community well-being
Bachelor of Arts in Business with a Concentration in Law
Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State University
2025 - 2024
Professional Experience
Store Manager
Raleigh, NC
Starbucks Coffee Company
Present - 2023
- Analyzed daily and weekly sales data to identify patterns and optimize inventory and labor allocation
- Created Excel-based reports for regional leadership, highlighting store performance metrics
- Led team performance reviews using KPI dashboards to drive coaching and strategy
Assistant Store Manager
Raleigh, NC
Starbucks Coffee Company
2023 - 2022
- Tracked operational metrics and used data insights to reduce waste and improve scheduling efficiency
- Forecasted demand trends based on historical data and customer behavior
- Developed Excel tools to monitor stock and supply chain performance
Projects
Custom Regression Modeling for Community Impact Analysis
Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State University
2025
- Built regression models using census and demographic data to identify how different social and economic factors impact various community outcomes
- Conducted exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and significant correlations between community characteristics and policy exposure
- Customized models for subpopulations to ensure equitable policy insights across diverse geographic and socioeconomic groups
Policy and Analytic Skills
Languages and Tools
Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State University
2025 - 2024
- R, RStudio, Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, regression), PowerPoint
Data Analysis
Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State University
2025 - 2024
- Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, trend analysis, forecasting
Vizualization
Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State University
2025 - 2024
- Charts, dashboards, and data storytelling (Excel, R plots)
Other
Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State University
2025 - 2024
- Research writing, legal & policy analysis, KPI reporting